FROM A DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY POV In this podcast were going to learn to think like a DP. We’ll look what goes into critical thinking for a Director of Photography and how the DP digests information differently from other department heads. If you're goal is to take your … [Read more...]
Producing a Professional Level Film Project - Part 1 The focus of this podcast is to help you spend more time shooting quality performances. If you're goal is to take your film production to the next level the information contained in this podcast will be some of the most valuable you'll ever … [Read more...]
Producer Chris Nakis raises 1.3 million but says, "I think I'll be destroyed." After years of door-to-door fund raising and a sixteen hour trip to NYC producer Chris Nakis lands a big deal. The only problem is it looks like he's been out leveraged. He's first money in and last money … [Read more...]
During this episode John Romeo and John Holser look into " The Film Production Machine" The machine is made from a team of people who work departmentalized but ultimately come together to make a movie. We look into the individual production departments and and briefly overview what each member … [Read more...]
In this episode Chris Nakis, Bob Manganelli and the crew from After Image arrive in Park City for the Sundance film festival with high hopes for their film.While Bob is at the Sundance Channel doing interviews and photo shoots, Chris is pulling together the wine and other party supplies for the … [Read more...]
I had no sooner finished working as Co-Directior /Director of Photography on a thriller based short film that I began to contemplate the idea of making a feature length. The short had turned out well so knew I had a certain level of skill, but I sensed there was much I needed to learn but as with … [Read more...]
This web series is a great example of how a brand can stay in front of their customers in a way that is friendly and in-line with the culture of their tribe. I love the retro/organic feel of the video. The font, the composition, colors and shooting style are well executed without being over … [Read more...]
During this episode John Romeo and John Holser work with script analysis using the "Agent Script" from the actor's point of view. We look into: - How and actor explores a scene for insights and clues as to what's happening behind the dialogue. - What the character wants or what Sanford … [Read more...]
These tips are good for all cameras but because first generation DSLRs records compressed h.264 which they are especially good. 1. Decide ahead of time if you want low, mid, or high key lighting. This depends on the mood you want for the scene. These cameras record a 4:2:0 color space … [Read more...]
During this episode John Romeo and John Holser work with the script "Not So Secret" and begin to explore how they might block this scene for camera coverage. We explore: - How the camera will be used to convey SUBTEXT. - The scene's DRAMATIC INTENT. - The scene's SCRIPT … [Read more...]
"I have learned a lot from John Holser over the past couple of years, but one thing that stands out is his firm belief in giving back and sharing what he has learned with those who are less experienced. John is not afraid to tell you how it is, but he does it in a respectful way."
Joe Grieco, Filmmaker
"John Holser has been a key mentor in my development as a film-maker. A workshop I took at the Digital Film Farm inspired me to make my first short film. I invited John to be the director so I could learn at the side of pro. I learned as much from the experience of making “Face of the Enemy” with John Holser...
Tom Mercer
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